MIMAKI GP-604 Operating instructions

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan

Phone: +81-3-5420-8671 Fax: +81-3-5420-8687

URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp /

E-mail: [email protected]

D201172

OPERATION MANUAL

CAUTION

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. shall have no liability for any damage of any kind

(including but not limited to unearned profits, indirect damages, special losses and other

debts) caused by the use of malfunction of the product unless otherwise specified in

MIMAKI warranty provisions. The same applies to any case where MIMAKI ENGINEER-

ING CO., LTD. has been informed of the possible risk of such damages in prior.

For example, MIMAKI shall not be liable to any damage to medium (works) due to the use of

the product or any indirect damage that is caused by a product that is manufactured with

damaged medium.

Please be noted that MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. shall have no liability for any

debts, unearned profits and any claims from any third party resulting from the use of the

device.

Requests

• This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, how-

ever, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have

any inquiry.

• Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for

improvement.

• Generally, names and designations referred to in this Operation manual are trade marks or

registered trade marks of the manufacturers or suppliers.

Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.

Interference to televisions and radios

The product described in this manual generates high frequency when operating.

The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned under

improper conditions. The product is not guaranteed against any damage to specific-

purpose radio and televisions.

The product’s interference with your radio or television will be checked by turning on/off

the power switch of the product.

In the event that the product is the cause of interference, try to eliminate it by taking one of

the following corrective measures or taking some of them in combination.

• Change the orientation of the antenna of the television set or radio to find a position

without reception difficulty.

• Separate the television set or radio from this product.

• Plug the power cord of this product into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits

connected to the television set or radio.

FCC Statement (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi-

ronment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the Operation manual, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in

which cause the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

• In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for

connection of this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be

exceeded.

To prevent this, use of MIMAKI-recommended cable is essential

for the connection of this device.

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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing our ink-jet plotter ‘‘GP-604D’’ for T-shirt printing.

‘‘GP-604D’’ is capable of discharging color of the printed portion by directly printing our special

discharge liquid to the T-shirts.

Further, with the use of special pigment printing ink, it can perform the color printing, too.

Being flat bed type, it can also print on the cloth other than T-shirts.

You are kindly requested to read this manual carefully and use this device safely and effectively.

On This Operation manual

•Please read and fully understand this Operation manual before putting the machine into

service. It is also necessary to keep this Operation Manual on hand.

• Make arrangements to deliver this Operation Manual to the person in charge of the opera-

tion of this device.

• This Operation Manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, however,

please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have any

inquiry.

•Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for

improvement.

• In the case where this Operation Manual should be illegible due to destruction or lost by fire

or breakage, purchase another copy of the Operation Manual from our office.

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Features

The features of the device are described below.

Use of discharge liquid

It is possible to discharge color of the printed portion by printing special discharge liquid directly to

T-shirts and making heat-treatment.

*Discharging of color is different depending on the dyestuff used for the ground dyeing.

Printing pigment ink

The device is designed for printing directly on T-shirts and other media using printing pigment ink of

high light stability. The ink does not require special preparation of the medium. Heat treatment

(simple postprint treatment) ensures a smooth finish.

Easy ink replacement

The ink cartridge can be replaced safely and easily without getting your hands dirty.

Indication of the INK remains

Since the amount of ink that remains can be checked even during operation of the device, you can use

the ink and medium without waste.

*For discharge liquid and Cleaner the amount of remaining ink is not indicated.

Use of area plate

By placing the area plate, it is possible to grasp the printing area.

Printing heater mounting

The device detects the ambient temperature to perform temperature control, allowing heating tem-

perature setup which best suits the garment used.

It works on preserving the colors of inks and preventing from setting off of inks.

Simple display

The LCD panel displays the device setting menu in two lines (not one line), making it easier to see.

Since the LCD panel is provided with a backlight, the display can be clearly seen even in a dark place.

The LCD panel can display seven different languages for each, including English and Spanish.

High-speed interface

The "IEEE-1394" interface allows for high-speed data reception from the computer.

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For safe operation

Pictorial signs

Pictorial signs are used in this Operation Manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages

to the device. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before

reading the text.

• Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine, ignoring this

sign, as this may cause fire or poisoning. Be sure to read this manual for proper

operation.

• Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine, ignoring this

sign, can cause damage only to property.

•The symbol " " indicates helpful information that will facilitate the use of the

device.

•Indicates the reference page for related contents.

Example of pictorial signs

• The symbol " " indicates the case where some phenomenon that requires a

CAUTION sign (including "DANGER" and "WARNING" signs) exists. A concrete

precaution (precaution against an electric shock in the case of the sketch given

on the left) is shown in the illustration.

• The symbol " " indicates a prohibited behavior. A concrete illustration of prohibi-

tion (disassembly is prohibited in the sketch given on the left) is shown in or next

to the illustration.

• The symbol " " indicates a thing that is forced to be done and instruction that is

forced to be followed. A concrete illustration of instruction (the removal of a plug

from the receptacle is instructed in the sketch given on the left) is drawn in the

illustration.

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• If anyone drinks ink in mistake, keep him or her quiet and see a doctor immedi-

ately. Do not allow him or her drink vomit. Then, contact the Poison Control

Center.

• If you absorb a lot of vapor and feel bad, immediately move to a location where

fresh air is present and then keep yourself warm and quiet. Then, consult a doctor

as soon as possible.

• The ink contains a trace of substance classified as “harmful”.

If ink settles on the skin or clothes, immediately wash it off with detergent or water.

If you get ink in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with a lot of clean water

for at least 15 minutes. In this case, also wash the backside of eyelids to rinse ink

away completely. Then, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

•You cannot use any other ink type than the exclusive one.

• Store ink cartridges and waste ink tank in a place that is out of the reach of chil-

dren.

• Never refill the ink cartridge with ink.

MIMAKI assumes no responsibility for malfunction caused by using the device

after replenishment of ink.

• Never disassemble or remodel the ink cartridge. Disassembling will result in

electric shocks or breakdown of the device.

•Dispose the waste ink, discharge liquid, washing liquid according to the local

regulations.

WARNING

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Do not use the device in damp places.

• Avoid damp environments when

putting the device into service.

Do not splash water onto the

device.

High-humidity or water will give

rise to fire, electric shocks or

breakdown of the device.

Abnormal event occurs.

• If the device is used under an

abnormal condition where the

device produces smoke or

unpleasant smell, fire or electric

shocks can result. Be sure to

turn off the power switch

immediately and detach the plug

from the receptacle. Check first

to be sure that the device no

longer produces smoke, and

contact a distributor in your

district for repair. Never repair

your device by yourself since it is

very dangerous for you to do so.

Never Do the Following

WARNING

Do not disassemble or remodel the device.

• Never disassemble or remodel

the main unit of the printer and

the ink cartridge. Disassembling/

remodeling any of them will

result in electric shocks or

breakdown of the device.

Heater

• Keep combustibles such as dust or

stain clear out of the heater on the

table.

Power supply and voltage

• Be sure to use the device with the

power supply specifications

indicated. Set voltage selectors

according to the power voltage to

be used.

110V ••• 100-120V

220V ••• 220-240V

• To avoid fires or electrical shocks,

the two power cables must be

plugged to separate receptacles

that are grounded separately.

Handling of the power cable

• Use the supplied power cable.

• Take care not to damage, break or

work on the power cable.

If a heavy matter is placed on the

power cable, heated or drawn, the

power cable can break to cause fire

or electric shocks.

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Precautions in installation

CAUTION

A place exposed to direct sunlight

A place in which temperature and humidity

vary by a great margin

Use the device under the

following environment.

Operating environment:

20 to 35°C

35 to 65% (Rh)

A place exposed to direct air blow from air

conditioner, etc.

A place that is not horizontal

A place that vibrates

A place where fire is present

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Precautions in use

CAUTION

Use the ink specified

• Use the GP-604D genuine ink.

The plotter does not operate

with other ink than the GP-604

genuine ink.

• Do not use the GP-604D

genuine ink for other plotters as

doing so may cause damage to

other plotters.

Periodic exchange parts

• There are some parts which

must be replaced by service

men. You have to make a

contract with distributors or

dealers for after-sale service.

Relocation of the device

• The device may be relocated

within the same floor without

steps. For safety reasons, it

must be carried by at least four

persons.

Protection against dust

• It is strongly recommended to use

the device in a room that is not

dusty. Set the Refresh level 2 or

3 when in bad environment.

(

page 4.8)

• Keep the front cover to be closed

also when the device is not

engaged in printing. If not, dust

can accumulate on the head

nozzle.

• When leaving the workshop after

the working hours, be sure to take

off any garment from the table.

If any media is left on the table,

dust can put on it.

• Keep the garment (T-shirts)

protected from dust.

• Frequently wipe the capping

station clean to eliminate dust

and lint.

Dust in the head will also cause

drops of ink to fall abruptly down

on the garment during printing. If

this phenomenon takes place, be

sure to clean up the head.

(

page 2.9, 4.9)

Front cover

• Never open the front cover

during printing. Opening the

cover will abort printing.

Garment

• If garment that is likely to tightly

curl, flatten first the paper before

using it for printing. Heavily-

curled garment affect the plotted

result.

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CAUTION

Ink cartridges

• If the ink cartridge is moved from

a cold place to a warm place,

leave it in the room temperature

for three hours or more before

using it.

• Open the ink cartridge just

before installing it in the plotter.

If it is opened and left for an

extended period of time, normal

printing performance of the

plotter may not be ensured.

• Make sure to store ink cartridges

in a cold and dark place.

• Be sure to thoroughly consume

the ink in the ink cartridge, once

it is opened, within three months.

If an extended period of time has

passed away after opening the

cartridge tank, printing quality

would be poor.

• You cannot use any other ink

type than the exclusive one.

• Never refill the ink cartridge with

ink.

•Neither pound the ink cartridge

nor shake it violently so as to

prevent leakage of ink.

• Do not touch or stain the

contacts of the ink cartridge as

doing so may cause damage to

the print circuit board.

Heater

• Do not spill liquid on the table

as this may cause failure of the

heater or ignition.

• Do not touch the table heater

with bare hand while it is hot as

this may cause burn.

• When moving the device, wait

unit the heater temperature

drops.

As a criterion, wait at least 30

minutes since you turn off the

power of the heater.

The device can be moved within

the same floor without steps.

When moving it to a different

place, contact representative of

your dealer.

Warning labels

• This device is adhered with a

warning label at two locations.

Be sure understand firmly the

warnings given on the labels. In

the case where any of the

warning label has become so

soiled that the warning message

is illegible or has come off,

purchase a new one from your

local distributor or our office.

Refer to Appendix for the label

adhering locations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword ................................................................................................................ i

On This Operation manual ................................................................................................................ i

Features .................................................................................................................ii

Use of discharge liquid..................................................................................................................... ii

Printing pigment ink ......................................................................................................................... ii

Use of area plate ............................................................................................................................... ii

For safe operation ................................................................................................. iii

Pictorial signs .................................................................................................................................. iii

Example of pictorial signs ............................................................................................................... iii

Never Do the Following ................................................................................................................... v

Precautions in installation ............................................................................................................... vi

Precautions in use ........................................................................................................................... vii

How to read this operation manual ...................................................................... xii

Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys ............................................................................ xii

Structure of this Operation manual ............................................................................................... xiii

CHAPTER 1 Name and Function of each section

The Front ........................................................................................................... 1.2

The Rear ............................................................................................................ 1.3

Operation Panel ................................................................................................. 1.4

Carriage ............................................................................................................. 1.5

Capping station ............................................................................................................................. 1.5

Heater ................................................................................................................ 1.6

Setting the heater voltage .................................................................................. 1.7

Ink station........................................................................................................... 1.8

Initial filling of ink ................................................................................................ 1.9

MENU mode .................................................................................................... 1.12

CHAPTER 2 Operation

Operation ........................................................................................................... 2.2

Switching on the power supply .......................................................................... 2.3

Turning the power on .................................................................................................................... 2.3

Filling of discharge liquid at the time of starting works....................................... 2.4

Front cover ......................................................................................................... 2.6

Opening/closing the front cover .................................................................................................... 2.6

If opened the front cover during plotting... ................................................................................... 2.6

Adjusting the suitable temperature of heater ..................................................... 2.7

Checking and solving nozzle clogging ............................................................... 2.8

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Print the test pattern ...................................................................................................................... 2.8

If printed abnormal pattern ........................................................................................................... 2.9

Setting Garment (T-shirt) ................................................................................. 2.10

Set the area plate ......................................................................................................................... 2.11

Remove the area plate ................................................................................................................. 2.13

Read the thickness of the garment (T-shirt) ..................................................... 2.14

Plotting an Image from source data ................................................................. 2.15

Perform the printing ( Same operations both for color printing and discharging ) ..................... 2.15

Interrupting the plotting operation .............................................................................................. 2.16

When the message [ERROR71 WORK TOO HIGH] is displayed ... ......................................... 2.16

Heat with a press ............................................................................................. 2.17

To replenish ink, set a new ink cartridge in the ink station ............................... 2.19

Filling of Cleaner at the end of the works......................................................... 2.21

Turning the power off ....................................................................................... 2.23

CHAPTER 3 Daily cleaning

Daily Maintenance ............................................................................................. 3.2

Notes on cleaning .......................................................................................................................... 3.2

If the frame components of the device/table/T-shirt plate have stained ........................................ 3.3

Cleaning the wiper and ink caps ........................................................................ 3.4

When the waste ink tank becomes full............................................................... 3.6

CHAPTER 4 Setting Function

Basic operations of menus................................................................................. 4.2

Register the function on each purpose (Type Registration) .............................. 4.4

Registering a type .......................................................................................................................... 4.4

Changing the type ......................................................................................................................... 4.4

Setup functions .................................................................................................. 4.5

Effective Plotting Area ...................................................................................... 4.10

Set the print area ......................................................................................................................... 4.11

Set the ORIGIN ................................................................................................ 4.14

Change the head height (the head-gap) .......................................................... 4.15

Correcting the garment feed rate [FEED COMP.] ............................................ 4.17

Change the Language on LCD ........................................................................ 4.19

CHAPTER 5 Maintenance

Maintenance of the device ................................................................................. 5.2

Invoking a maintenance function .................................................................................................. 5.2

Setup functions .............................................................................................................................. 5.3

Cleaning the station interior [STATION]-[CARRIAGEout] .................................. 5.4

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When the message [REPLACE WIPER] is displayed [STATION]-[WIPER EX-

CHANGE]........................................................................................................... 5.5

Adjusting between the two plotting directions [PRINT ADJUST] ....................... 5.7

If nozzles are clogged even after the cleaning function is executed .................. 5.9

Cleaning the nozzle [NOZZLE WASH] ........................................................................................ 5.9

[FILL UP INK] ........................................................................................................................... 5.11

Wash the color head with cleaning fluid [HEAD WASH] .......................................................... 5.12

Wash the discahrge head with cleaning fluid [HEAD WASH] .................................................. 5.13

Ink discharge way cleaning [Disway WASH].................................................... 5.16

When not in use the plotter over the long term [CUSTODYwash] ................... 5.18

Drawing setup conditions [LIST] ...................................................................... 5.21

Plotting HEX CODE [DATA DUMP] .................................................................. 5.22

Wiper Life warning [WIPE LEVEL] ................................................................... 5.23

Setting time [TIME SET] .................................................................................. 5.24

Displaying device information [INFORMATION] .............................................. 5.25

CHAPTER 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered

Before taking a phenomenon as a sign of failure............................................... 6.2

The device cannot be energized .................................................................................................... 6.2

The device cannot perform printing .............................................................................................. 6.2

The device cannot perform printing after data transmission. ........................................................ 6.3

The [HEAT] or [CONSTANT] indicator does not go on .............................................................. 6.3

If an image failure occurs ................................................................................... 6.4

White lines/thin spots obvious or dark stripes occur (In the direction of travel of the head) ...... 6.4

Displacement is observed between outward and inward printing ................................................. 6.4

Ink does not properly overlap ....................................................................................................... 6.4

Ink drops on the garment during plotting ...................................................................................... 6.4

Ink beadings occur ........................................................................................................................ 6.4

Splotch the outside of the effective plotting area .......................................................................... 6.4

Difference in color appearance ..................................................................................................... 6.4

Ink cartridge trouble ........................................................................................... 6.5

Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD ................................. 6.6

Warning error ................................................................................................................................ 6.6

Error messages .............................................................................................................................. 6.8

APPENDIX

Basic specifications............................................................................................ A.2

Specification for ink ............................................................................................ A.3

Specification for cleaner and discharge liquid.................................................... A.3

Moving the device .............................................................................................. A.4

Position of the warning level .............................................................................. A.5

Operation Flow................................................................................................... A-7

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How to read this operation manual

Display on the LCD and Indication of the Keys

In this Operation manual, the characters displayed on the LCD of the operation panel and the keys

used to operate the device are explained, together with the operation procedure.

page 1.4

Operate the device while confirming the display on the LCD.

Display on the LCD

The content of display is shown in characters in a box as

shown at right.

Operate the device according to the explanation of the

operation procedure and the content of display on the

LCD.

In this Operation manual, each setting and messages

displayed on the LCD is enclosed in [ ], like [TYPE.1],

[PLEASE WAIT], etc.

Operation keys

In the text of this Operation manual, the operation keys

are shown enclosed in brackets.

[ ] and [ ] indicate JOG keys.

The other operation keys are enclosed in brackets, as

[FUNCTION]. page 1.4

FUNCTION

SET UP < ENT >

SET UP

SELECT : TYPE.1

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Structure of this Operation manual

This manual consists of the following seven chapters to describe the handling of the device.

Chapter 1 Name and Function of each section

This chapter describes the name and function of the device.

Chapter 2 Operations

This chapter describes a series of operations and settings, ranging from

power-on to end of plotting.

Chapter 3 Daily Cleaning

This chapter describes the replacing the waste ink tank and the cleaning

procedure for each section.

Chapter 4 Setting Function

This chapter describes the setting function.

Chapter 5 Maintenance Functions

This chapter describes the maintenance functions and how to replace a

wiper.

Chapter 6 When abnormal conditions are encountered

This chapter describes how to correct troubles after the occurrence of an

abnormal condition on the device.

Appendix

The specifications of this device, inquiry sheet and operation flow are

included.

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CHAPTER 1

Name and Function of each section

This chapter describes the name and function of each section of the device.

Table of contents

The Front ................................................................................................................... 1.2

The Rear.................................................................................................................... 1.3

Operation Panel......................................................................................................... 1.4

Carriage ......................................................................................................................1.5

Heater ........................................................................................................................ 1.6

Setting the heater voltage.......................................................................................... 1.7

Ink station .................................................................................................................. 1.8

Initial filling of ink ........................................................................................................1.9

MENU mode ............................................................................................................. 1.12

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Name Function

1 Front cover Protects the station from dusts. Open the cover when performing

maintenance.

2 Carriage Moves the print head from side to side.

3 Changeover valve of Changes the supply of discharge liquid/Cleaner to discharge liquid head.

discharge liquid/Cleaner page 1.9

4 Power switch It turns on/off the power to the device.

When the power switch is turned on, the POWER indicator lights in green.

5 Operation panel Operation keys for operating the device and the LCD for displaying set

items are on the panel. page 1.4

6 Ink station Set the specified ink cartridges. page 1.8

7Waste ink tank Waste ink using cleaning gathers in this tank. page 3.6

8Table Set the garment and perform printing. It will be subjected to high tem-

peratures for the built-in heater.

9 Heater power switch Turns on/off the heater power. page 1.6

10 Sleeve Tray Hold the portion of the garment (T-shirt) that is running over the table.

page 2.12

The Front

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